Kelvin

The vent tube runs down below the bike. Sticks out the bottom. There is a retainer or two that holds it in place (but not tightly)...

The long explanation. Yes, that orange grommet is the top of the vent tube. You will notice a small hole in the gas cap near the hinge...

Anatomy of a gas cap... https://www.fjrforum.com/threads/gas-cap-modification.18042/post-722219 Includes a checkvalve-ectomy and a means...

Here are some photos of trailer hitch fabrication. Still need to disassemble, fully weld and paint, but gives a rough idea of the...

That is some nice fab work there 🏆

Revs/Mile should directly correlate to RPM's (and speedo error if it reads off the back wheel). I wonder how far off your revs can be...

I am going with the FD that BugR so generously is gifting me. Gonna swap out the ring and pinion from that Venture FD into my FD. I...

No idea. Like you, I knew the driveshaft was different but when I went to the parts diagrams the actual final drive assembly has...

Kelvin, what FD did you get from Ebay? The Venture (RSV) Final Drive (FD) unit will not fit on your FJR (they do look similar). What you...

Look up Henry’s Final drives. He manufactures an overdrive final drive for Gen 5 goldwings. He might be able to do the gear swap for...

Hmm, I did not know that. I know the driveshaft is different because of the wheelbase length but I didnt know the final drive was not...

I'll take it. I will send you a PM

I have a spare Venture FD sitting in my garage, I was going to upgrade my old 2005 but replace it with a Gen 3. You can have it if you...

I too had the FD on my 2014 modified by the same man in PA. I love the mod and would not discourage anyone from doing the same. Perhaps...

I did this mod 10 yrs ago and I absolutely love it and I had it done by the guy who has since passed. I simply did not like the gearing...